Active AlertsTownsend, WI

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Oconto Riverincluding OcontoMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Oconto River above Oconto.
When: From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Up to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the City of Oconto.
Additional Details: - At 1:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM CDT Sunday was 9.2 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise to 9.7 feet by early Thursday morning. It is forecast to fall below flood stage Friday evening or Saturday. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 500 AM CDT.